Professional Experience

2018 to present: Reporter, WINK News. Previously worked as an anchor and reporter for WUFT in Gainesville, F.L, 2017; WSVN in Miami as an Investigative Unit intern, 2017; Today Show intern in NYC.

Awards & Recognition

I earned two Associated Press Awards while covering Hurricane Irma and a confederate rally. I was ranked Top Speaker in the State of Florida for Varsity Public Forum Debate. I’ve covered big stories in my home state of Florida from the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando to the Richard Spencer rally in Gainesville.

News Philosophy

Be the voice people can rely on in a community to relay accurate, important, and inspiring information. Journalism is what we need to make democracy work.

Hobbies, Interests & Community Involvement

I worked as a tennis instructor back in Miami, so in my free time, I like to play tennis. I also love to travel with my friends and family! Cheering on the Gators is a big family tradition. I didn't miss a single home football game while I was in college.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications from the University of Florida

Likes best about Southwest Florida

All of the beautiful islands.

Hometown

Miami Beach, Florida.

See if your mortgage is federally backed

Many people are being greeted with the same message when they contact their mortgage company or bank at this time. People are being communicated they can put off payment for three months and then pay it all back the fourth month. We spoke to a couple who are concerned this message could be misleading, and […]

Study findings show social distancing good for future economy

Experts have long been telling the public to avoid getting close to others. Social distancing is key to stopping the coronavirus spread. And a new study finds that staying apart is actually good for the economy. A study by University Chicago finds closing businesses and practicing social distancing is good for the future of the […]

Lee County urges people to stay home this weekend, affects future decisions

There is no current stay-at-home order in Lee County, but many people in Lee County received an alert on their phone Friday encouraging them to stay home this weekend. The county plans to monitor how many people are out this weekend to help inform them ahead of the Board of County Commissioners of Lee County […]

Ways to maintain your health during self-quarantine

Many gyms have closed, and we are asked to stay home, so we looked at how we can all keep our health on track during self-quarantines due to the coronavirus pandemic. We spoke to a fitness instructor and a nutritionist about things people can do at home. Many of us have seen the push-up challenge […]

Economist predicts economy will rebound by end of year

The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to overwhelmingly approve the $2 trillion stimulus package Friday that will help many people make ends meet. It’s a welcomed move on Wall Street, and the stock futures are looking positive after rallying ahead Thursday. Despite that, the Federal Reserve System chairman said it’s possible the country is […]

Naples family struggles to get tested as symptoms persist

A family of four in Naples said it has been tough to get tested for the coronavirus. Traci Locke said it was her 8-year-old son Jackson who first started showing symptoms, then her husband Jon. Eventually, she started showing symptoms, and then her 3-year-old daughter Ava did, as well. “I’ve had like small chest pains […]